Livelihood Programs of Municipal Social Welfare and Development of Pambujan, Northern Samar
Author : Zyra Joy Ching
Abstract :
This study aimed at determining the livelihood programs of Municipal Social Welfare and Development of Pambujan, Northern Samar. Specifically, it aimed to document the socio-demographic profile of the respondents, identify the livelihood programs implemented by Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office, find out the effects of livelihood programs of Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office, identify the problems encountered by the respondents in the availment of the program, and draw recommendations from the respondents to further improve the implementation of livelihood programs.
As to the profile of the respondents, majority were 18-27 years old, female, married, high school graduate, farmer, earned 5,000 and below per month, and residing for 12 to 20 years.
There were six (6) programs identified implemented by the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office of Pambujan, Northern Samar there the topmost implemented is educational assistance for the Youth.
The overall effects of livelihood programs by the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office of Pambujan, Northern Samar is “high” with grand mean of 3.54.
There were nine (9) identified problems in the availment of the program and the most problematic is unequal distribution of services to the beneficiaries.
There were eight (8) recommendations forwarded by the respondents to further improve the implementation of livelihood programs and the most recommended is more livelihood programs.
Keywords :
Livelihood Program, Municipal Social Welfare and Development (MSWDO) and Effects.
